Submitted by Sarah Simeziane on Fri, 06/22/2018 – 10:51am In the sustainable farming and farmers market community, we’ve all been watching the developments surrounding the 2018 very closely. Last summer, both Mallory and I had the opportunity to speak at a House Ag Committee listening session at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur. Together with […]
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Mediterranean Tomato Toast
Mediterranean Tomato Toast is a versatile recipe that can be adapted to easily create a yummy snack or side of nearly any vegetable flavored with whatever spice combo your family loves most.
My First Cup
Submitted Fri, 11/09/2018 – 10:45am This week’s blog entry is from a guest writer. Mark Cannon tells us about his experience competing for the first time at our Artisan Cup & Fork Chef Competition in September. Mark Cannon, Pitmaster at Black Dog Smoke and Ale House, Urbana I didn’t know what I was getting into when […]
New Statewide Local Food Resource Launches to Connect Farmers with Consumers
Buy Fresh Buy Local Illinois is now open for farmers, farmers markets, and local food businesses looking to expand their customer base and connect with more Illinois shoppers. As the order to stop normal operations amid the COVID-19 outbreak continues, Illinois farms, as well as food and beverage businesses along the supply chain, are seeking […]
New Year’s Resolutions at TLC
Submitted by Mallory Krieger on Tue, 01/02/2018 – 10:00am Every January 1, people across the world reflect on the closing year and vision a better, more productive, healthy future. It is the time for New Year’s resolutions. New Year’s resolutions, boiled down, are simply goals set at a specific time of year. Goal setting is […]
Planting Seedlings and Plant Starts
Learning how to properly plant and care for the plants in a garden are important skills for kids to have, whether they are interested in food or farming or not. Stop by the market information booth to get your FREE Plant Seedlings / Plant Starts Kids Kit (while supplies last). Get dirty and have some […]
